As we move into the summer sporting season, May proved to be another standout month at Headingley Stadium – filled with memorable events, major sporting moments, and strong community connections.
Student Celebrations
May saw a huge influx of proms, society balls, and university graduation parties across the stadium. We were proud to welcome students from the likes of University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University, further cementing Headingley Stadium as a leading event destination for celebrations of this scale and significance.
From elegant gala dinners to high-energy end-of-year parties, our spaces were transformed night after night to deliver unforgettable experiences.
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
On Sunday 10 May, Headingley Stadium proudly hosted both the start and finish line of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Associationand the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
It was an inspiring day, with thousands of runners taking part and the local community coming together in support of such an important cause. The atmosphere across the stadium and surrounding areas was nothing short of incredible.
Inspire North Peace Conference
We were also honoured to host the Inspire North Leeds Peace Conference on 20 May, bringing together individuals and organisations committed to promoting peace, collaboration, and positive change across communities.
Sporting Success at Headingley
May was another exciting month for sport at Headingley:
- Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club delivered a dominant 52–0 victory over Huddersfield Giants on 22 May, delighting fans in a fantastic home performance.
- Yorkshire County Cricket Club hosted three matches, securing two wins from three; a standout County Championship victory over Surrey, a strong T20 Blast win against Derbyshire and a closely fought match against Gloucestershire on 31 May, which resulted in their first T20 Blast 2026 defeat of the season.
Growing Our Team
Behind the scenes, we were delighted to welcome Glen Davies to our culinary team as Sous Chef. Glen brings a wealth of experience and creativity, and we’re excited to have him as a permanent member of the Headingley Events team as we continue to enhance our food and hospitality offering.